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Local secondary school students will design, build and race their very own small-scale Formula One cars as part of a global initiative.
Digital Jersey and Skills Jersey are jointly running ‘F1 in Schools’ which gives pupils an opportunity to develop teamwork, marketing, project management, and STEM skills within a F1 context.
A total of 18 teams will create small-scale racing cars powered by a CO2 canister on a specially constructed track.
Pictured: The final designs will compete against each other in a regional Jersey contest, with the winner progressing to national finals.
Tony Moretta, CEO at Digital Jersey, said: “This is such an exciting project that will truly engage local students and enable them to develop their STEM skills, as well as their broader marketing, communication, project management and teamwork expertise all against the backdrop of F1.
"There is also a great opportunity to go and represent Jersey in the UK and, potentially, further afield.”
The final designs will compete against each other in a regional Jersey contest, with the winner progressing to national finals.
Winners of the national stage then compete in the 'World Finals', which this year took place in Singapore with 68 teams.
All Jersey teams will receive monthly support sessions with Digital Jersey and Skills Jersey and will have access to specialist kit and design software.
Dave Roworth, Senior Advisor at Skills Jersey, added: “I’m delighted to have worked collaboratively with Digital Jersey to bring this initiative to the island.
“It’s a programme that can really help develop our young people and harness their imagination and creativity, in a fun but challenging way.”
He added: "We know how important it is to provide the wonderful young talent in our schools with exciting opportunities that test their skills and which can open the door to other opportunities in the future.
"We’re looking forward to seeing the car designs of all those taking part over the coming months.”
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